Milk Processing
In this post , we will focus on the various milk processing methods , and understand their critical role in ensuring milk quality. First , we should identify the different types of milk which are usually made trough either of…
What Is Gelatinization?(Factors That Affect Gelatinization)
What Is Gelatinization? Starch is found in various food sources including cassava, sorghum, maize, potatoes, wheat, barley, arrow roots etc. It is utilized for multiple food and industrial applications. It undergoes further processing through several mechanical and chemical methods to…
Dietary Recommended Intakes (RDIs)
In this post, we will define what Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are and their use. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) measures are reference standards utilized in the planning and assessment of diets. It covers an extensive range of nutrients. These reference…
Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA)
Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are designated by health authorities as the appropriate measure of a nutrient you should consume each day to meet your needs. These values aim to meet the physiologic requirements for the majority of…
How To Care For The Various Kitchen Equipment-Part 2
This post will look at more kitchen equipment and how to care for them. Cooking pot and pans- Select those that are durable have a thick base, and with flat bottom. Once the pots and pans are purchased they should…
How To Care For The Various Kitchen Equipment
In this post , we will describe how to care for the various kitchen equipment. The care and maintenance of kitchen equipment involves proper cleaning and handling. Sink: It is the cleaning up area, where the washing of utensils takes…
The Different Materials Used To Make Utensils And How To Maintain Them
There are various materials used to make the various utensils and kitchen equipment. That is what we will look at in this post , as well as how to care for them. Aluminium It is combined with other compounds to…
Kitchen Equipment And Their Uses
In this post , we describe the common kitchen equipment and their functions; Pots and Pans-They are essential for most cooking methods. You can have a non-stick pan for making eggs and pancakes, preparing sauces, searing meat, and sauteing vegetables;…
Cooking Area Work Centres
The basic cooking area provides for the proper environment and storage of all elements crucial for meal handling and preparation. Each work centre should offer effective working conditions for its designated functions. The various activities involved in meal preparation from…
The Uses of Foods And Food Substances In Cookery
Most recipes for cooking methods such as baking likely need the usage of a binding agent or a thickener. Binding agents are substances that prevent a mixture from separating or dispersing. They hold the mixture together. They include eggs, corn…